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A review by samizimecki
Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II by Adam Makos
4.0
Narrative non-fiction following US tankers during WWII BUT also has insights from a German tanker as well as a few other people. I read a lot of this type of genre, but I feel like there is always something knew to learn.
What I loved so much about Spearhead was that there was a lot of pictures to go with everyone, so while I do wish there was a sort of character chart in the beginning of the book so you can reference who was part of what besides just the obvious Axis vs Allis. Also the book didn't just end with the guys making it home. While there is a recap of how a few of the guys lived out the rest of their lives, we learn that Clarence and Gustav, the two main tankers from opposite sides, actually met up in person.
Makos has a ton of bonus information on his website with more videos, photos and interviews on all of his books, and it's worth the visit. 4 stars and I'll definitely be checking out his other books.
What I loved so much about Spearhead was that there was a lot of pictures to go with everyone, so while I do wish there was a sort of character chart in the beginning of the book so you can reference who was part of what besides just the obvious Axis vs Allis. Also the book didn't just end with the guys making it home. While there is a recap of how a few of the guys lived out the rest of their lives, we learn that Clarence and Gustav, the two main tankers from opposite sides, actually met up in person.
Makos has a ton of bonus information on his website with more videos, photos and interviews on all of his books, and it's worth the visit. 4 stars and I'll definitely be checking out his other books.